Live Music

Welcome Michigan Upper Peninsula Visitors!

Posted on February 11, 2018

Welcome Michigan Upper Peninsula Ice Fest travelers! We’ve got a three-day weekend of frozen fun coming up, and The Falling Rock is planning on taking full advantage of the extra day with extended hours and special events at the café and … Continue reading →

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SparrowTree at the FRC!

Posted on April 1, 2017

One of the Upper Peninsula’s favorite bluegrass bands SparrowTree, fronted by guitarist and songwriter Troy Graham, will be filling up the Falling Rock Café tonight with a mixture of old-time bluegrass and modern day original bluegrass that will get your toes … Continue reading →

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One of the 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan!

Posted on March 7, 2017

Thank you to all of our great musicians for helping us get included on this list for the 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan! And of course, we can’t forget our supportive audiences too. We’re so grateful and excited … Continue reading →

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Falling Rock Jamboree II Fundraiser

Posted on February 24, 2017

Please join us this weekend for our second annual Falling Rock Jamboree on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7:00–9:00pm at the Falling Rock Café and Bookstore! The Falling Rock Jamboree is a group of musicians from the Old Time Jam, the … Continue reading →

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These Small Potatoes Are A Big Deal

Posted on February 11, 2017

Tonight—Saturday, February 11th—the extra special Chicago-based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso will be performing at the Falling Rock Café and Bookstore. They call themselves Small Potatoes, but despite their humble name, they are a pretty big deal! … Continue reading →

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Sharing Gifts of Time and Talent

Posted on December 31, 2016

It was just a few weeks after we opened in June of 2003. A customer sat at the bar stool sipping coffee and casually suggested we start having live music. When we asked around for names of potential performers, we … Continue reading →

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Live Music This Month at Falling Rock

Posted on September 2, 2015

Derrell Syria Friday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. Singer/songwriter Derrell Syria has a vocal range that spans traditional Scandinavian/Reggae melodies and Gospel-inspired modulation. He sings his songs in the form of reggae, blues, rock and funk, blending the melodies and rhythms … Continue reading →

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Live Music & Open Jams Light Up Cafe

Posted on July 9, 2015

The July 8th jam at Falling Rock was full with regular musicians, some old friends back for summer, tourists, and even a visitor who was riding his bicycle around Lake Superior—towing his instruments in a carrier attached to his bicycle! Thank … Continue reading →

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Chris Valenti’s Latest Visit

Posted on May 19, 2015

Chris Valenti, one of Falling Rock’s regular performers, came back to play some favorites earlier this month. His guitar, voice, and harmonica lit up the room once again. This is what he likes about playing here…  

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Eclettico at Falling Rock

Posted on May 11, 2015

Lately, we have been asking artists about their experience performing here and this is what our friends Eclettico had to say…

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